n. A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture.n. A shrewish woman.n. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.n. The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus).n. A large and powerful double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia).